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78 Downshire Road
Elsternwick VIC 3185

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 188m2
Land area: 669m2
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Property Details for 78 Downshire Rd, Elsternwick

78 Downshire Rd, Elsternwick is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1915. The property has a land size of 669m2 and floor size of 188m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2014.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1915
Floor Size
188m2
Land Size
669m2
Local Government
Glen Eira
Lot/Plan
1/TP857794

Last Listing description (November 2014)

An Edwardian Tale Ready to for a New Chapter
With gorgeous street appeal, this captivating 3 bedroom Edwardian on 668sqm approx. has been with the same owner for over 40 years, and feels now is the time to move forward and be restored.
Magnificent with its 12ft ceilings, stately rooms, delightful fireplaces and beautiful leadlights, this cheery classic features a superb leadlight entry, a stately sitting room (overmantle), gracious dining room (OFP & box bay window), 3 charming bedrooms (robes), retro timber kitchen/meals (stainless steel Omega oven, Bosch dishwasher), 70s central bathroom and a sun filled family room overlooking the generous backyard.

With so much you can do to make the home majestic again, the home also has the opportunity to start over with something newer.
Enjoying established trees creating more charm to the home, it boasts new ducted heating, an air conditioner, new hot water system and a driveway to the rear garage.
In a coveted tree lined street, a casual stroll to Glen Huntly Road cafes, shops, Elsternwick station, tram, cinemas, Hopetoun Gardens and schools.

Property History for 78 Downshire Rd, Elsternwick, VIC 3185

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,412,000
25 Oct 2014
  • 25 Oct 2014
    Sold for $1,412,000
  • 30 Sep 2014
    Listed for Sale CONTACT AGENT
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About Elsternwick 3185

The size of Elsternwick is approximately 2.6 square kilometres. It has 4 parks covering nearly 3.6% of total area. The population of Elsternwick in 2016 was 10349 people. By 2021 the population was 10887 showing a population growth of 5.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Elsternwick is 30-39 years. Households in Elsternwick are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Elsternwick work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 58.80% of the homes in Elsternwick were owner-occupied compared with 61.10% in 2016.

Elsternwick has 6,758 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Elsternwick have seen a 5.67% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 2.49% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Elsternwick is $2,212,870 while the median value for Units is $736,383.
  • Houses have a median rent of $695 while Units have a median rent of $580.
There are currently 6 properties listed for sale, and 4 properties listed for rent in Elsternwick on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 306 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Elsternwick.

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